Why SketchUp?

SketchUp is an easy-to-learn 3D modeling program that enables you to explore the world in 3D. With just a few simple tools, you can create 3D models of houses, sheds, decks, home additions, woodworking projects - even space ships. And once you've built your models, you can place them in Google Earth, post them to the 3D Warehouse, or print hard copies.

Moreover, why pay for expensive CAD software, if you can get free.SketchUp, Google Earth, 3D Warehouse from Google now!

The features of SketchUp:-

Simple & Fast

SketchUp has a unique interface that allows 3D forms to be created, viewed and modified quickly and easily. It allows you to draw in 3D space, just asyou would use a pencil and paper.

Push/Pull Tool

Push/Pull, as the name implies, enables you just to click on a shape and push or pull it to create 3D geometry. It allows you to create complex forms quickly and efficiently.

Sketchy Rendering

Real-time Shadows

SketchUp's real-time shadow casting engine let's you see exactly where the sun falls in your model.

Material Exploration

Use SketchUp to experiment with color and texture interactively and directly on your model.

Interactive Sections

SketchUp's Section Tool allows you to place cutting planes interactively, and to move them around dynamically. The section views of your model can be exported to any supported file format.

Versatile Component Architecture

Quickly organize geometry for convenient selection, while keeping it isolated from other lines and faces in your model. You can double-click access to any geometry you want to edit, without having to explode or redefine them.

Dimensions and Annotation

Design for the real world requires accurate communication, so SketchUp gives you a simple but powerful set of tools to pull out dynamic dimension strings as you work.

Presentation Animations

TourGuide Technology allows you to create dynamic slideshows animations of your models just by saving specific views. Animations now can be created in a matter of minutes and not hours.

Imports and Exports

With SketchUp, you can import a DWG/DXF file and also exports to DWG/DXF, 3DS, VRML, PDF, EPS, JPG, TIF, and PNG.

Why and for who?

We welcome anyone who are interested with SketchUp and fans from various industries :-

ArchitectureSketchUp was built on the philosophy that a small, powerful toolset that did it's best to capture the spirit of drawing, would be the most effective way of enabling designers to expre

Construction When bidding on a remodel, measure the existing structure and useSketchUp to quickly create an accurate 3D model. By digitally present the design, client will fully understands the end result

Landscape ArchitectureUse SketchUp for an in- depth analysis of the site's views, features and topography. SketchUp models tend to look more like hand-drawn sketches than final drawings. Many firms are now using it to generate an under layer for these types of sketches.

Mechanical DesignInm SketchUp, the new powerful tools like 'The Intersector', has the ability to do Boolean-like modeling.

What will you learn?

You will be introduced with the SkethUp, 3D Warehouse and Google Earth. Exploring how to create 3d model, render and do walkthrough to the 3d model. Followed by, exploring how to download 3D models from 3D Warehouse and share your 3D models with others.

Workshop Projects

With the guidance from Intructor, Partipant will be doing Hand-On exercise to create Architectual, Interior Design, Construction, Mechanical or related drawing based on Participant's industry background.

Course Instructor

Mr Liang Ee Hang specializes in training, software customization, support & service project (for animation, drafting, documentation). He has more than ten years experience in CAD/CAM industry. He possesses advanced CAD/CAM skills in SketchUp, Artlantis Render, DesignWorkshop, AutoCAD, and etc.